First Roanoke Podcast

When one reads the book of Acts, then it quickly becomes apparent that the Early Church had a faith that was noticed by everyone who was around them. In today’s study taken from 1 Peter, we’ll see how our faith will be noticed by others when we have a reverential fear for the Lord in our hearts.

Acts 1:1-5 (ESV): 1 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.4 And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; 5 for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”

1. Undeniable Proofs
[AP] The Resurrection of Christ gives us Hope for Today and Forever!

2. Unexpected Plan
[AP] One of the most important lessons a Christian can learn is how to wait on the Lord and seek Him in prayer.

3. Unimagined Power
[AP] Its not more of the Holy Spirit that is needed by believers, but more believers giving themselves to the Holy Spirit!

1. Asked: (James 4:2b)
2. Not for Show: (Matthew 6:5-6)
3. Scriptural: (Psalm 86:11)
4. Worshipful: (Psalm 95:6-8a)
5. Earnest: (Acts 12:5)
6. Righteous: (James 4:1-3; Proverbs 15:29)

Have you ever struggled to forget something? In Philippians 3:12-14, the Apostle Paul teaches us how we can learn to let go of the bad stuff in our lives and thus avoid the bondage of resentment and bitterness. We hope you’ll be blessed by this two-part study.

Psalm 27:8 (ESV): When You said, ‘Seek My face,’ my heart said to You, ‘Your face, LORD, I will seek.”

1. Your Practice of Habitual Prayer
(a) The Habit of Self-Discipline.
(b) The Habit of Spiritual Discipleship.
(c) The Habit of Sanctification.
(AP) Prayer isn’t just supposed to be an Emergency Call but a Way of Life and a daily Habit of a Heart in Love with God.

2. Your Practice of Fasting Prayer.
(a) The Meaning of Fasting.
(b) The Method of Fasting.
(c) The Message of Fasting.
(AP) Are you holding onto temporary things at the expense of having eternal things?

3. Your Practice of Revival Prayer.
(a) The Reason for Revival. When a church experiences true revival then it is always a gift from God in accordance with His plan.
(b) The Results of Revival.
(AP) Your practice of prayer should include calling out to God for revival in your life, family, church, nation.

With so many burdens and pressures in this world, join Bryan Smith as he dives into part 2 of Finding Peace in a restless world.

With so many burdens and pressures in this world, join Bryan Smith as he dives into finding Peace in a restless world.

John 15:7-8 (ESV): If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.

1. God is our Greatest Revelation.
(a) He has revealed the Mystery of His Gospel.
(b) He has revealed the Majesty of His Glory.
(c) He has Revealed the Miracle of His Grace.
(AP) Prayer needs to be your priority because of how God has revealed Himself to you.

2. God is our Greatest Resource.
(a) God is our Greatest Resource in His Person.
(b) God is our Greatest Resource in His Presence.
(c) God is our Resource in His Power.
(AP) We will never have a need too big for God to meet in our lives when we seek Him in prayer.

3. God is our Greatest Relationship.
(a) A Relationship that’s Undeserved and Unbreakable.
(b) A Relationship that’s Unequalled and Unlimited.
(AP) Because we have a personal relationship with God, Prayer isn’t just about changing things but it’s also about changing us!

From the series Reignite Prayer.